Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)

Question 1

All laws apply equally to citizens and
government officials. No one is above the law,
and everyone is subject to it.

Answer 1

Rule of Law

Question 2

provides that no
person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or
property, without certain procedural
protections. Due process guarantees
individual rights by limiting the exercise
government power.(which amendment)

Answer 2

Fifth Amendment

Question 3

applies due process to the states.(which admendmemt

Answer 3

14th Amendment

Question 4

The Fifth Amendment provides that no
person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or
property, without certain procedural
protections. Due process guarantees
individual rights by limiting the exercise
government power. The 14th Amendment
applies due process to the states.

Answer 4

Due Process

Question 5

y means that the people are
the ultimate source of the authority within
their government.y means that democratic
government is BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE
PEOPLE—for the benefit of the people, not for
the benefit of those who govern in their name.“We the People” in the preamble to the
Constitution is an example of

Answer 5

Popular
Sovereignty

Question 6

Practiced in ancient Greece
* Policies are decided directly by the
people
* We have some direct democracy in the
form of initiatives and referenda in the
states.(what democrcy)

Answer 6

Direct
Democracy

Question 7

The U.S. Government is a constitutional
republic
* Modeled based on the idea of the
Roman Empire.
* A democracy in which people vote for
their representative
* Generally, a better method for larger
countrie(what democracy)

Answer 7

Indirect
Democracy

Question 8

– the belief that
one can understand and influence
government affairs.

Answer 8

Political efficacy

Question 9

Duties and Responsibilities
of U.S. Citizenship
* Mandatory Duties

Answer 9

Obey the law
* Paying taxes
* Registering with the selective service
* Only for males ages 18 to 25

Question 10

The party generally supports a
left-leaning, liberal platform on
the American political spectrum
with an emphasis on the role of
the federal government in
promoting social and economic
welfare.(what party)

Answer 10

Democratic Party

Question 11

The modern GOP generally
supports a conservative platform
on the American political
spectrum, with foundations in
laissez-faire capitalism, low taxes,
supply-side fiscal poli
social conservatism.(wht prarty’

Answer 11

Republican Party